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EMBASSY/CONSULATE ADDRESSES

Diplomatic Representation in US:
Chief of Mission: Igor Munteanu
Embassy: 2101 S Street, NW Washington, DC 20008
Telephone: [1] (202) 667-1130
Fax: [1] (202) 667-1204

US Diplomatic Representation:
Chief of Mission:  William Moser
Embassy: Strada Alexei Mateevich #103, Chisinau
Mailing Address: use embassy street address
Telephone: 373-22-40-83-00/23-37-72;
Fax: 373-22-23-30-44

Embassy and Consulate Web Sites for Moldova
Embassy of Moldova in Washington, D.C
U.S Embassy Web Site in Moldova


FOREIGN RELATIONS

U.S.-Moldova Relations

Following the dissolution of the Soviet Union, the United States recognized the independence of Moldova on December 25, 1991 and opened an Embassy in its capital, Chisinau, in March 1992. The United States supports the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Republic of Moldova and on that basis supports the 5+2 negotiations to find a comprehensive settlement that will provide a special status for the separatist region of Transnistria within Moldova. The United States co-chairs the Community of Democracies’ Task Force for Moldova which provides international support to priority areas in Moldova's transition to democracy.

U.S. Assistance to Moldova

U.S. government assistance aims to help Moldova strengthen its democratic institutions, increase prosperity, secure its internationally recognized borders, and integrate with Europe and the Euro-Atlantic community. In 2010, the United States and Moldova signed a $262 million, 5-year Millennium Challenge Corporation compact for economic development and investment projects in irrigation infrastructure, high-value agricultural production, and road rehabilitation. A fact sheet on U.S. assistance to Moldova can be found here. Further details on Moldova’s MCC compact are available at www.mcc.gov/pages/countries/program/moldova-compact.

Bilateral Economic Relations

As a country with a small market, Moldova benefits from liberalized trade and investment and wants to promote the export of its goods and services. A U.S.-Moldovan trade agreement providing reciprocal most-favored-nation tariff treatment took effect in 1992. The same year, an Overseas Private Investment Corporation agreement was signed, encouraging U.S. private investment in Moldova through direct loans and loan guarantees. A bilateral investment treaty was signed in 1993. The United States granted Moldova generalized system of preferences status in 1995, and some Eximbank coverage became available the same year.

Moldova's Membership in International Organizations

Moldova is a member of the United Nations, the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, the North Atlantic Cooperation Council, the International Monetary Fund, the World Bank, the World Trade Organization, the GUAM Organization for Democracy and Economic Development, and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization's Partnership for Peace program. The current Government of Moldova seeks closer integration with Europe and is currently negotiating an Association Agreement, a Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area, and a visa liberalization plan with the European Union.

Bilateral Representation

The Ambassador of the United States to Moldova is William H. Moser. Other principal embassy officials are listed in the Department's Key Officers List.

Moldova maintains an embassy in the United States at 2101 S Street NW, Washington, DC 20008 (tel: 202-667-1130; fax 202-667-1204).

More information about Moldova is available from the Department of State and other sources, some of which are listed here:

Department of State Moldova Country Page
Department of State Key Officers List
CIA World Factbook Moldova Page
U.S. Embassy: Moldova
USAID Moldova Page
History of U.S. Relations With Moldova
Foreign Operations Assistance to Moldova
Human Rights Reports
International Religious Freedom Reports
Trafficking in Persons Reports
Narcotics Control Reports
Office of the U.S. Trade Representative Countries Page
U.S. Census Bureau Foreign Trade Statistics
Investment Climate Statements
Millennium Challenge Corporation
Library of Congress Country Studies
Travel and Business Information




TRAVEL ADVISORIES

To obtain the latest Travel Advisory Information for Moldova check the U.S. State Department Consular Information Sheet.


TRAVEL TIPS

Driving U.S Driving Permit accepted
Currency (MDL) Moldovan leu
Electrical 220 Volts
Telephones Country Code 373, City Code Chisinau 22+6D, Sorola 230+5D, Balti 231+5D, Orhei 235+5D



Climate: Very mild and pleasant. Temperate with warm summers 20-23°C (68-73°F), crisp, sunny autumns and cold, sometimes snowy, winters.

Clothing: Mediumweights, heavy topcoat and overshoes for winter; lightweights for summer. A light raincoat is useful.

Time: GMT + 2 (GMT + 3 from last Sunday in March to Saturday before last Sunday in October).

Electricity: 220 volts AC, 50Hz.

Food & Drink: There are plenty of small restaurants and coffee shops. The service tends to be slow, but the cuisine is delicious. Local specialities include mititeyi (small grilled sausages with onion and pepper) and mamaliga (thick, sticky maize pie) which is served with brinza (feta cheese). Tocana (pork stew) should be tried with sweet-and-sour watermelons and apples.
There are more than 100 varieties of excellent wines produced in Moldova. White wines include Riesling, Aligote and Sauvignon. Moldovan Cabernet and Bordeaux are noteworthy reds. Nistru or Doina brandy is an ideal accompaniment with desserts.

Shopping: Good buys are the vividly coloured costumes, handmade carpets and locally produced wines and brandies. The main open-air market or tolchok is on Calea Mosilor, about ten minutes’ drive away from central Chisinau. Although crowded, it sells everything and is a good place for bargains. Shopping hours: Larger shops open 0800-2000; all others open 0900-1700.

Currency: Leu (MDL) = 100 bani. Notes are in denominations of MDL500, 200, 100, 50, 20, 10, 5 and 1. Coins are in denominations of 50, 25, 10, 5 and 1 bani.

Credit & debit cards: Credit cards are only accepted by a few banks. Check with your credit or debit card company for details of merchant acceptability and other services which may be available.

Travellers cheques: Travellers cheques are not generally accepted, though a few banks may exchange them.


CUSTOMS/DUTIES

Tobacco.............200 cigarettes

Liquor................1 litre

Perfume.............Reasonable for personal use

Cameras............No restrictions

Film...................Reasonalbe for personal use

Gifts...................Reasonable quantity

Currency............No restrictions



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